Domenicali defends Formula One regulations amid fan support
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali addressed concerns over current regulations, asserting that fans are enjoying the sport more than ever. Domenicali emphasized that the majority of spectators remain unconcerned by drivers’ complaints about the rules. Additionally, he stated that if conflicts in the Middle East cause the cancellation of races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the season's finale would take place in Europe.
- •Domenicali claims most fans enjoy F1 despite driver complaints.
- •Current regulations under scrutiny from some critics.
- •Season finale may move to Europe due to Middle East war.
- •Final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi could be canceled.
- 2:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘People are loving it’: Formula One chief Domenicali hits back at critics of regulations
"Chief executive says fans don’t care about technology Season may finish in Europe due to war in Middle East Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s current regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints. The Formula One chief executive also confirmed that this season finale would be staged in Europe if the last two grands prix, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, are called off due to the Middle East war. Continue reading...
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